7 An F1 visa student may request a waiver to the LSCS SHIP by providing alternative health insurance coverage. The waiver request process is administered by AHP. Please see the following website: Spring 2015 Waiver Request Deadline: 11/1/14-1/12/15 Note: If the health plan does not include medical evacuation and repatriation, a rider must be purchased providing coverage at equal limits to the SHIP. SLIDE 7

9 Types of Health Care Facilities: 1. Doctor s Office: Routine visits, health issues and ongoing treatment. Some examples are Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN and Neurologist. 2. Urgent Care Centers: Centers are intended to provide treatment for less serious conditions after regular office hours, or when your primary care physician is not available i.e., evenings or weekends. These centers are not equipped to deal with major medical traumas or conditions. 3. Emergency Room (ER): Emergency situations for potentially lifethreatening emergencies. The ER is equipped to deal with major medical traumas or conditions. SLIDE 9

10 LSCS Plan (SHIP) The Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) for the LSCS SHIP is BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Use Find a Doctor or Hospital to find an In-Network PPO Provider. There is less cost to you when you receive care from an In-Network Provider. SLIDE 10

11 LSCS SHIP (continued): Benefits Include: Medical Benefits for Sickness and Injury Prescription Drugs Repatriation Coverage and Medical Evacuation 24-Hour Nurse Line & Audio Health Library Plan deductible (Individual/Family) $200/$ 600 Network Provider $400/$1,200 Out-of-Network Provider What is a deductible? The amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before a BlueCross BlueShield will pay any expenses SLIDE 11 See Summary of Benefits Coverage

12 LSCS SHIP (continued): Prescription Drug Copayment Plan. To locate a In-Network pharmacy in your area, call (800) or visit My Prime located on the AHP website. Only an In-Network pharmacy will honor the prescription copays. Students cannot get a temporary ID card for prescriptions. If you do not have a BCBS of Texas ID card you will need to pay for your prescription in full and within 7 days you may return to the pharmacy to have your prescription reprocessed. If you have purchased your prescription at an Out-of-Network Pharmacy, you will need to complete the Prescription Drug Claim. SLIDE 12

13 Communication regarding issues with your SHIP: Contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, BCBS at or by phone for questions regarding coverage, benefits or claims. Update general contact information: It is very important to make sure that your address, phone number, and address on file at the school are current and accurate. If not, ID cards, explanation of benefits and other notifications about your student health insurance plan may not get to you. If your contact information has changed please notify us at so we can update our records. Please include "Contact information update" in the subject line. Include your first name, last name, student ID and your new contact information in the message. SLIDE 13

14 Academic Emergency Services (AES): 24/7 access to emergency assistance when you are traveling 100 or more miles away from home. Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: Refer to the AES handout for complete information. All AES services are administered by OnCall International and must be arranged by OnCall International in order to be covered. Contact Information: Outside the U.S.: Dial the country access code followed by the number: (Collect) From the U. S. or Canada: Dial (Toll Free) Country Access Codes Information: SLIDE 14

16 Good points to remember! U.S. healthcare system may be different from your home country. It is important to already have a physician, as things will work more smoothly, especially in an emergency situation. The cost of treatment for a doctor office visit is much less than a emergency room visit. Your out of pocket costs will be affected by where you receive medical care. If you need a temporary insurance coverage identification card please follow the steps on the Temporary Coverage Handouts for: 1. BCBS of Texas Medical Insurance 2. BCBS of Texas Prescriptions SLIDE 16

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